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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 375.90 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 375.90 and 161.84 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 375.90 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/375.90 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 375.90 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 60,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,835.54/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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